The Treaty of Versailles

• Why was the Weimar Republic unpopular?

  Due to the armistice and Treaty of Versailles
• What were the "November criminals" accused of?

  They were seen as betraying Germany
• What conspiracy theories emerged after the armistice?

  Anti-Semitic theories blaming Jews for loss
• What was the "Dolchstoß" theory?

  It was the stab-in-the-back theory
• Who was the president of Germany during the armistice?

  Friedrich Ebert
• When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?

  28th June 1919
• Who were the main negotiators of the Treaty of Versailles?

  Lloyd George, Wilson, and Clemenceau
• What did Clemenceau push for during the negotiations?

  Harsh punishments on Germany
• What was Wilson's goal at the negotiations?

  Create lasting peace in Europe
• What does the acronym "LAMB" stand for in the Treaty of Versailles?

  • L: Land (territories taken from Germany)
  • A: Army (military restrictions)
  • M: Money (reparations payments)
  • B: Blame (responsibility for the war)
• What territories were taken from Germany?

  Posen, East Prussia, and Alsace-Lorraine
• What was the Polish Corridor?

  Area given to Poland for sea access
• What military limitations were imposed on Germany?

  100,000 men, six battleships, no air force
• What was the Rhineland's status after the treaty?

  It was to be demilitarized
• How much reparations did Germany have to pay?

  £6,600 million
• How did the German people react to the Treaty of Versailles?

  It was hugely unpopular and seen as dictat
• Why did Philip Scheidermann resign?

  He refused to sign the treaty
• What were some reasons for German anger towards the treaty?

  Loss of territory, military humiliation, reparations
• What were the main consequences of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?

  • Loss of territories
  • Military restrictions
  • Economic reparations
  • National humiliation